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Quote Originally Posted by wacko3205
Quote Originally Posted by Lords Gym
Quote Originally Posted by wacko3205

My thing here is...Hatton just bailed before he could even show the heart to look for improvement.

I respect Floyd more for continueing to rise.
Floyds diversity lends itself better for moving up, Hatton's does not.. at 5'6 on his tip toes and being a str8 forward fighter Hatton is just too small physically to fight his style of fighting at a heavier weight.
Hatton's too small?

Nope...just unsuccessful...that's all it boils down to.

Floyd is 5' 8" & Hatton is 5' 6"...Hatton's bullish style, frame, & "all that heart" was supposed to carry him through...it didn't.

Floyd's speed & lack of strength allowed him to beat Baldomir...Hatton's bullish style & "all that heart" allowed him to eek out a win against Collazo...to whom I still say won the fight.

My point is that Hatton is much more suited body wise for 147...Floyd is not.

Mayweather deserves respect. He's an a**...but then again...so is James "Fat a**" Toney...hence the reason that this diatribe from everyone is just bullshit.

They can support Toney whom says basically the same S*** but can't back it up & they drop the boom on Floyd who brags & boasts & backs it up.

It's bullshit.
I just think a lot people feel cheated when they watch Mayweather who said " It going to be a war Toe to Toe action. " and in all fairness, it looked like Mayweather was looking to make good on his promise, but either got hit and didn’t like that Baldo power, or his hands gave out, , anyway Mayweather changed gears abruptly for whatever reason. Mayweather is a great technicians in the ring no doubt, but he is overly cautious , always fights in a fast 26 foot ring. it’s a frustrating watch . they need to get him in a ring about 18 foot and we could see some great things happen in there. ! plenty of room to stick and move, but exchanges will be forced to happen. We all know that Mayweather and Jones can get on their heels for 12 rounds and beat anyone. So the thrill factor is somewhat diluted. also Mayweather is easy to hate with that flamboyant ego and that philthy rich crap he shoves in everyone’s face. nobody likes a bragger.. Floyd is a pauper compared to Oscar Dela Hoya yet you never hear Oscar talking about how rich he is
So there are many factors here that bring out that hate in the fight fan ! Enjoyed chatting with you my friend ! always enjoy your reads !
Good insight. I like the part of feeling cheated, but mine is when the fight is announced. I think he is a great technician in the ring, but I want to see how those skills show against A+ opponents. Not B+. Of the 1 or 2 people I would like to see PBF challenge in certain weightclasses... he always pick a 3rd or 4th choice opponent. Very cautious outside of the ring as well. Personally I am tired of hearing the Hatton lovers say PBF would get his ass kicked and vice versa. I just want to see it. Same with ODLH, Mosely, Margarito, and Cotto.